Ten Facts about Prince George

Prince George of Wales, second in line to the throne and grandson of King Charles III, is the future of our monarchy, and this year we celebrate his milestone 10th birthday. Throughout his life, George has been kept out of the public eye as much as possible so that he can enjoy his childhood. However, we are now starting to see more of him, and get to know his cheeky personality, at major royal events.

Here, to mark his 10th birthday, we have ten facts about our future king…

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Investiture – What is it and who is notable?

Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Each year, approximately 30 Investitures are held annually at Buckingham Palace or other royal residences, and around 2,600 people are personally invested by either King Charles III, or other members of the British royal family.

The responsibility for planning Investitures and organising the different insignia lies with the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, which is a branch of the Lord Chamberlain’s Office. Here is everything you need to know about this celebratory event…

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Seven Facts about Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, which took place at Westminster Abbey on the 2nd June 1953. When the young queen solemnly received the orb and sceptre and was crowned in Westminster Abbey seventy years ago, no one could have known she would go on to become Britain’s best loved and longest reigning monarch.

In this blog, we identify seven key facts of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II…

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A guide to the 1953 Coronation British coins

A guide to the 1953 Coronation British coins

Although Elizabeth II became Queen on 6th February 1952, following the sad passing of her father, King George VI, she was not formally invested until her coronation on the 2nd June 1953.

As a result, the Royal Mint had almost 18 months to prepare coinage for the new monarch, a process which involves utilising years of royal tradition. Here, we will be exploring the complete collection of 1953 Queen Elizabeth II coronation coins…

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